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5:55 PM ET, September 21, 2006

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Jeannette Walls / MSNBC:
Begorrah!  Leprechaun theme park for Jackson?  —  Plus: Simpson's dad wants to run Daisy Duke barbecue chain  —  Looks like Michael Jackson has taken a liking to the wee folk of Ireland.  —  The "Thriller" singer, who left the U.S. for the Mideast following his acquittal on sex charges …
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Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Michael Jackson Likes Leprechauns  —  After a brief stay in the Middle East following his self-imposed exile from the United States after being acquitted on sex charges, Michael Jackson has reportedly fell in love with Ireland and is possibly planning to buy a castle.  He also wants to open a leprechaun-inspired theme park.
Todd / IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com:
Cameron Diaz is Scary  —  If there are any those of you left who still think Cameron Diaz is a "Hollywood beauty", please look at these pictures of Anne Rice her at Justin Timberlake's release party for FutureSex/LoveSounds.  That isn't beautiful.  That's something you hang up outside during Halloween to scare little children.
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People.com:
Petra Nemcova: My Struggle to Be Thin  —  Model Petra Nemcova knows what it's like to struggle to be a size zero in order to stay on the runway - and says she went on brutal diets and even took laxatives to stay thin.  —  "I went through so many diets in my life.  I've been very, very skinny.
Discussion: Derek Hail and Bumpshack.com
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The Superficial:   Petra Nemcova is naturally fat
People.com:
Kate & Owen (Sort Of) Go Public  —  It's no longer a secret: Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson are definitely out and about and having a fun time together.  —  Hudson, who separated from Chris Robinson in August, and Wilson are keeping a relatively low profile - but are spending more time together …
A Socialite's Life:
Brad and Angelina Are Still Saving The World  —  Sometimes I just want to—okay no, correction—all the time I want to slap these two.  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are once again making headlines NOT doing something scandalously unhumanitarian.  They've set up a charitable foundation cleverly named …
Discussion: People.com and Defamer
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C B / cityrag:
Angelina Jolie's art purchases  —  Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt recently attended a show for the artist Bansky, and Ang snagged a few choice pieces.  We're big fans of Bansky's work and thought you might enjoy seeing the interesting mix Angelina purchased...
A Socialite's Life:
Rupert Everetts: The Spermless Wonder  —  Rupert Everett has admitted that he has no sperm left!  The British actor recently told London's Daily Telegraph it's a result of being on alopecia (baldness) medication.  Rupert admits he would rather have hair than sperm!
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TMZ.com:
Rupert Everett - "I Have No Sperm"  —  British actor Rupert Everett has admitted to being sperm-free.  —  Everett tells London's Daily Telegraph this is a result of being on alopecia (baldness) medication.  "I don't have any sperm left.  If I stop taking the pills, all my hair will fall out, but I would rather have hair than sperm."
Discussion: Telegraph, Dlisted and Celebritology
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Matt LeBlanc, Ex Settle Up  —  Forget Joey.  A prenup can be a girl's best friend.  —  Matt LeBlanc's soon-to-be ex-wife, Melissa, has waived her right to spousal support, settling for a cash payment she received under the terms of the prenuptial agreement she entered into with the Friends star …
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Ken Lee / People.com:
Matt LeBlanc's Divorce Finalized  —  Former Friends star Matt LeBlanc and his wife of three years, Melissa McKnight, finalized their divorce Wednesday, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.  —  LeBlanc and McKnight will share joint and legal custody over their 2-year-old daughter …
Discussion: Bricks and Stones
Popculturekilla / g4tv.com:
Exclusive: Jared Leto Loves Rock, Hates Blogs  —  30 Seconds To Mars' Jared Leto Talks Rock, Beautiful Lies & Why Bloggers Should Die  —  Most folks know Jared Leto from his role as the hunky love interest on MTV's My So Called Life and flicks like Requiem for a Dream and Panic Room.
Discussion: goldenfiddle and Idolator
Hollywoodtuna:
Fergie's Bra Ruins A Good Post  —  In the last week, Fergie revealed that she used to be addicted to meth and that she's also sick of people writing about her on the Internet.  Well, here she is on MTV's TRL where we discover that Fergie wears a bra, which kind of sucks because I would have loved …
Tiffanyastone / Breakfast At Tiffany's:
MUSIC TO BOND TO  —  Not only does Chris Cornell have a gorgeous face, but a sexy voice as well.  BAT reader, Moog Moo, sent us this You Tube of Chris' song for the Casino Royale soundtrack.  The song is played over the Casino Royale trailer that was released a couple of weeks ago.
Chris Auchterlonie / Splash News Online:
David Spade's career is taking off!  —  David Spade dressed up as a 'gay fireman' (seriously, that's what he is supposed to be) for the movie 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry' starring Adam Sandler and Jessica Biel.  I guess that summer romance with Heather Locklear is really opening some doors for Spade what's next 'Joe Dirt 2?'
Discussion: Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Um... What the Heck is Lindsay Doing?!?!  —  We happened upon La Lohan last night doing an impromptu parking lot dance while smoking a cigarette.  Between puffs, a lonely Lindsay started to break it down at The Lot, performing a weird combination of choreographed high-kicks, karate and stretches.
Discussion: celebrity terrorist
New York Post:
LIKE I AIN'T TOO BRIGHT: PARIS  —  IN an understatement of the ages, Paris Hilton told Los Angeles cops she's not the brightest bulb in Hollywood's chandelier.  —  The heir head told investigators probing the home-invasion robbery of "Girls Gone Wild" producer Joe Francis that she's not a reliable witness.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Defamer
Trent / Pink Is The New Blog:
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Tower  —  See ... if you don't hold on to the one you love, you're going to lose them eventually.  This appears to be a hard lesson that Miss Britney Spears is going to have to learn.  By the looks of this photo, manny extraordinaire Perry Taylor has left …
Billboard:
Timberlake Earns First No. 1 Album With 'FutureSex'  —  In a major week for new releases, Justin Timberlake's "FutureSex/LoveSounds" (Jive) rises to the top of The Billboard 200 with 684,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.  It's the artist's first No. 1 …
A Socialite's Life:
Beauty Buzz: Victoria's Latest Secret- She Likes To Read  —  I guess that the Victoria's Secret models have just more to do than prance around in their bras and underwear all day.  Apparently these lovely ladies enjoy reading books.  Yes that is right they have formed their own little book club!
ABCNEWS:
Clay Aiken Says Sexuality, Private Life Are Nobody's Business  —  Pop Star Hopes Fans Will Judge Him on Music, Not Rumors  —  Former "American Idol" star Clay Aiken believes that his sexuality and private life are his business and no one else's.  —  "I've gotten to a point now where I …
Discussion: Dlisted and reality blurred
 
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Access Hollywood:
The 2006 American Music Awards Nominees Announced
Discussion: POPSUGAR
NY Daily News:
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Discussion: TMZ.com and Jossip
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Gina Serpe / E! Online:
"SNL" Drops Sanz, Parnell, Mitchell
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Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: NBC's new deal with Macy's to keep the Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC and Peacock has an average annual fee of $60M+, up from ~$20M in the current deal

Brian Stelter / CNN:
As Elon Musk posts memes about buying MSNBC, sources say one liberal billionaire expressed interest in buying the channel; Comcast is not looking to sell MSNBC

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